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I believe that it takes more than just enforcing laws to create a sense of safety in our communities. Community safety includes establishing and maintaining relationships with neighborhoods, businesses, non-profit agencies and public safety partners. We need to work together toward a safer Marion County.

Early this morning around 4:00 a.m., rescuers began carrying the injured hiker to an area where he could be hoisted to safety. The hoisting location is some 600 feet below where the hiker fell and it took rescuers nearly 4 hours to carry the man to that location. At 09:20 a.m., the hiker Andrew Agnesse,(Pronounced; "In-Yes") age 21, of Beaverton was air lifted and transported to the Salem Hospital with serious injuries.

From our investigation deputies believe Mr. Agnesse and two of his friends entered the woods near Henline Falls, yesterday afternoon. None of the men were prepared for the conditions and attempted to climb terrain beyond their skill level, resulting in the fall and injury to Mr. Agnesse. This incident is a reminder to all of our residents and visitors to always be prepared for conditions when recreating outdoors.

The Sheriff's Office would like to thank all of those rescuers who made this operation possible.

Tonight around 11:30 p.m., Corvallis Mountain Rescue, Linn County Search and Rescue and Marion County Search and Rescue began the hike in to assist in the recovery of the injured hiker. Due to the terrain the vast majority of the team was turned around and 8 climbers continued in to the injured man.

At 8:15 p.m., rescue personnel reached the injured hiker and are now rendering him aide. Rescuers are describing the man as being seriously injured. Due to the extreme terrain and dangerous conditions rescuers will be waiting until first light before moving the injured man.

Specialized teams with Corvallis Mountain Rescue and The Army Air National Guard will be arriving at first light to begin evacuation procedures. Deputies have learned that the hiker was exploring waterfalls with friends and fell after attempting to reach a higher peak to view the falls. Rescuers will remain with the man until he can be transported.

This story will be updated when additional information is available.

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Today at 5:30 p.m. the Marion County Sheriff's Office was called after a man fell approximately 30 feet near Henline Falls.

Deputies believe the man is seriously injured and in need of immediate rescue. Fire personnel from several agencies along with members of the Sheriff's Office search and rescue team are responding and attempting to locate the man now. Additionally Deputies are in the process of requesting assistance from the Army Air National Guard. No one is currently with the injured man.

The area searchers are responding to is very remote and it will take some time before teams can arrive at the location where the man is believed to be.

This release will be updated as soon as more details are available that time frame is not yet known.

One
of the most exciting pieces of working as a deputy sheriff is the variety of
contacts and complex problems you will get to work on daily. In one moment you
could be conducting a routine investigation and only seconds later be asked to
perform life saving techniques. This was no better demonstrated then on
December 21st, 2017 at 6:51 p.m., that's when Angelica Sandoval would be forever
impacted by her "Angel" Deputy Gregg Ramseyer. Ms. Sandoval, an employee at
DeDe's Deli located at 132 Lancaster Drive SE in Salem was in her office working
when she heard a deputy asking for video footage from their parking
lot.

Deputy Ramseyer was in the store investigating a hit and run crash
and believed the restaurants video surveillance may have captured the incident.
Before Ms. Sandoval could help she began choking on a potato chip and could no
longer breathe. Another employee Cassie Sarff, recognized Ms. Sandoval was
choking so she attempted the Heimlich Maneuver and swept her mouth using her
finger.

Deputy Ramseyer seeing what was unfolding in front of him
radioed for paramedics and came to the aide of Ms. Sandoval. Although the
Heimlich was being performed by Ms. Sarff, Deputy Ramseyer recognized Ms.
Sandoval was not improving and now turning blue. Deputy Ramseyer took over for
Ms. Sarff and performed several cycles of the maneuver clearing the obstruction
which allowed Ms. Sandoval to breathe normally.

Commander Eric Hlad was
quoted as saying, "Each day I am amazed with our deputy sheriff's dedication to
the safety of our visitors and residents. We could not be more proud of Deputy
Ramseyer and his ability to recognize an emergency and take life saving action."

A video of the incident is available in the link below. Ms. Sandoval is
available for media interviews, her information can be obtained by emailing
cbaldridge@co.marion.or.us

Marion
County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to
ORS181.507, OAR 291-28-30, which authorizes Parole and Probation to inform the
public when the release of information will enhance public safety and
protection.

The individual who appears on this notification has been
convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff's Office.
Additionally, this person's criminal history places them in a classification
level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This notification is not
intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a
safer public.

NAME: William BlizzardSID#: 11749027DOB:
7/22/1977CURRENT AGE: 40

RACE: W SEX: MHEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT:
190 lbsHAIR: BRO EYES: BLU

RESIDENCE: 20150 Ferry RD SEStayton,
OR 97383

William Blizzard is on Post Prison Supervision for the crimes
of: SODO I, INCEST, UNLAWFUL USE OF VEHICLE AND MAIL THEFT

Community Corrections Board

Event Details

​Community
Corrections Board meetings are open to the public and held the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Community Corrections Board oversees corrections
policy and includes representation from the Sheriff’s Office and Board of
Commissioners.

Community Corrections Board

Event Details

​Community
Corrections Board meetings are open to the public and held the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Community Corrections Board oversees corrections
policy and includes representation from the Sheriff’s Office and Board of
Commissioners.

Community Corrections Board

Event Details

​Community
Corrections Board meetings are open to the public and held the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Community Corrections Board oversees corrections
policy and includes representation from the Sheriff’s Office and Board of
Commissioners.